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Wits Students Win Social Good Hackathon
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Three Wits University students have won the 2026 Wits Social Good Hackathon with a platform designed to help communities fund neighbourhood repairs.
Ndivho Shilling, Alton Maseko and Paballo Bopape developed Blockfix, which allows residents to report problems such as potholes, illegal dumping and blocked drains, and contribute towards the cost of fixing them.
The platform also connects funded projects with registered local workers who can apply for jobs based on their skills and qualifications.
Team member Alton Maseko says being part of a team creating something that could make a meaningful difference is rewarding.
Ndivho Shilling, Alton Maseko and Paballo Bopape developed Blockfix, which allows residents to report problems such as potholes, illegal dumping and blocked drains, and contribute towards the cost of fixing them.
The platform also connects funded projects with registered local workers who can apply for jobs based on their skills and qualifications.
Team member Alton Maseko says being part of a team creating something that could make a meaningful difference is rewarding.
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Joburg Zoo Offers Seniors Free October Entry
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Johannesburg Zoo is offering free entry to residents aged 60 and older throughout October as part of its Senior Citizen Month programme.
The initiative gives older residents a chance to visit the zoo, see its animals and enjoy the grounds without paying an entrance fee.
Visitors must present a valid identity document to confirm their age.
The initiative gives older residents a chance to visit the zoo, see its animals and enjoy the grounds without paying an entrance fee.
Visitors must present a valid identity document to confirm their age.
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Daniel Grove Retains African Laser Run Title
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South African athlete Daniel Grove has added another continental title to his name, winning gold for the second consecutive time at the African Laser Run Championships in Cape Town.
The 17-year-old from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus overcame strong winds that made the shooting stages challenging, relying on his running to make up lost time.
He will now turn his attention to his school examinations before returning to competition.
The 17-year-old from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus overcame strong winds that made the shooting stages challenging, relying on his running to make up lost time.
He will now turn his attention to his school examinations before returning to competition.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,137.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,498.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,137.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,498.00.
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